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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.40, 1,311.45 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.40, 1,311.45 and 326.30 is: 489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.40 : 1,311.45 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.40/1,311.45 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.40x = 1,311.45 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.40x = 427,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,926.14/874.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.39

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